Mr. M. G. Paranajpe
Mr. M. G. Paranjape is a gentleman par excellent, a man who is a teacher at heart. He is in the field of education for more than half a century. He believes in proper development of students and teachers. The width and depth of his experiences are unparallel. His command on various subjects leaves people spellbound. There are scores of schools that tap the benefits of his experience and try using his guidance for proper development of the schools. The simplicity which he reflects, creates an Aura, yet from his looks it's difficult to know about his qualities. He has been a learner all through his life. He is a living example of of a person practicing human values in all walks of life. A thorough gentleman who is quite young at the age of 89, he is never seen tired but is constantly inspiring anyone who comes in contact.
Mrs. Janak Palta
Padmashri Mrs. Janak Palta, the pioneer behind sustainable living in Central India, is a known social worker for the world. She is the founder of the Barli Development Institute for Rural Women along with her Irish husband late Mr. Jimmy McGilligan. With sheer commitment to the cause, they successfully empowered numerous tribal and rural women, spreading indigenous knowledge, awareness and imparting values, thereby contributing in their holistic development. A woman so dedicated to her cause, she never once deterred from her chosen path - a path of creating awareness towards sustainability and educating the children for the same.
Mr. S. N. Patwardhan
Mr. S. N. Patwardhan is in the field of education for over four decades. He has been a learning teacher of Mathematics. He enjoyed working in divergent fields in schools. He has been a path breaker in creating teaching tools in Mathematics. Besides authoring books Mr. Patwardhan has been a consistent support to the Math faculty of the city and has pioneered number of projects.
A teacher turned into a teacher trainer is still enjoying this post retirement status. A strong backbone - like mentor he is trying to live human values successfully.